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November 9, 2011

I really got bored of making thogayal, pachadi and poriyal with vazhaithandu.My husband hates to eat vazhaithandu just becoz it takes so much time to chew n eat ;). I heard drinking vazhaithandu juice in empty stomach is one of the healthiest way to include in our diet. Its a hassle free job too.Last month when i went to my native ,we tasted this juice in Salem, Lakshmi hotel. We loved it.It was mild in sweet and they served it chilled. We couldn't find out its the juice of vazhaithandu .I wanted to try the same at home.I tried sweet and salt versions. Both were excellent. I dint serve it cold, I made at room temperature.Finally its your choice !!

SWEET JUICE

INGREDIENTS

Plantain stem /Vazhaithandu - 1 /2 no (medium size)

Boiled Milk - 1/2 cup (adjust)

Sugar - 2 tbsp

Water- If necessary

METHOD

Remove the outer layer of vazhaithandu till core ( At this point u dont have layers to remove).

Cut into rings while removing the fibre simultaneously that comes between the rings .

Chop into small pieces .Grind with sugar and milk.Add more milk & sugar if necessary.

Strain in a double cloth filter.Pour in a serving glass.

Serve it chilled or at room temperature !!

SALT VERSION

INGREDIENTS

Vazhaithandu - 1/2 no (medium size)

Sour curd - 2tbsp

Salt & water - As needed

Pepper powder - 2 pinches (optional)

Coriander leaves - To garnish

METHOD

Repeat steps 1 and 2 given in the above version and cut the stem into pieces and immerse in buttermilk to avoid color change.

Grind the pieces along with curd and salt.

Add more water , whisk and strain in a double cloth filter.

Pour in a serving glass and garnish with little coriander leaves

serve chill!!

NOTE

Drinking vazhathandu juice alone doesnot help u to shed ur weight. U have to carry on the other things like diet .excercise etc.

U can prepare the juice in another way .Grind the Banana stem with salt , pepper powder and lime juice. Filter and enjoy !! Hope this method sounds easier.